2019 Volume 63 Issue 2 Pages 73-81
The revised Course of Study in high school Geography, where two subjects will start from 2022, increases demand for global thinking and active learning using map and geographic information system. Soil scientists need to provide precise soil maps and terms for high school students, based on the updated knowledge in soil science field. We propose the revised version of the imprecise terms and maps seen in the existing Geography textbooks. The revision includes (1) simplification of several black soils (Chernozem, Kastanozem, prairie soil, and pampa soil) into Chernozem, (2) removal of the tundra soil from textbook description, (3) revision of laterite to Ferralsol (Latosol), (4) correction of the overestimated Podzol and Ferralsol zones in the soil map of the existing Geography textbooks, (5) introduction of Luvisol including terra rossa and terrra roxa soils, and (6) introduction of Andosol and Fluvisol for intrazonal soil. These revisions will improve interaction between soil, livelihood, and culture in the world and the uniqueness of soils in Japan.
